Pooling resources with others is one way to increase your buying power (and potential returns) and is something I am seeing more and more of in my day to day given the mutual tax benefits that can be shared and the high price to entry for housing rn. 

By doing this you'll start to see which strategies might better align with your resources (time, money, energy, connections, etc) and your future goals.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

We make over double the fair market rent. with zero collection issues and turn overs that are simply hire the made to go clean..

BiggerPockets is a fantastic resource.

We’d have a subsidized tenant, so at least collecting a majority of the rent, and I understand that these tenants usually stay longer.I know there is bureaucracy with Section 8 but can out up with that. 

Thanks in advance for any insights or resources you can share! 

The most important factors a hard money lender will look at, if you don't have experience, is your liquidity and credit score & history (as well as your background -- no liens, judgements, foreclosures, bankruptcies, etc).I would hit up @Michael Cid -- he's a tremendous resource and is a direct lender.